“No, I had some work to do on the flight home,” Shane said.

Natalie pursed her lips upon hearing that. “I knew I should've insisted on not having you come with us. That way, you wouldn't have ended up having to work on the flight home.”

Shane smiled when he heard her blaming herself for it. “There, there. It's not your fault. So, what's up?”

“Oh, I just received word that Jasmine is pregnant,” Natalie replied.

Shane arched an eyebrow in response. “Who's the father?”

“I don't know. The mental hospital staff are asking how we plan on handling this. They want to know if they should let her out to care for the baby or remain in the hospital. I couldn't make the decision on my own, so I thought I'd seek your opinion on this,” Natalie answered.

Shane narrowed his eyes. “She has a private ward in the mental hospital. Staying there won't affect her pregnancy in any way.”

Natalie understood what he meant instantly. “So, you mean we shouldn't let her out?”

can keep the baby if she wants to or have it aborted if she doesn't,” Shane

baby himself, the mother's own decision was none

it.” Natalie nodded before pouting as she continued, “Are you still busy working? If you are, you should stop it and get some rest. You hear me? I don't want you dying from overworking yourself! If you die, I'll take the kids with me and remarry! Let's see how you like it

turned gloomy

Natalie was just saying that out of concern for his well-being, hearing it still made him feel somewhat uncomfortable. “Don't

Have them call someone else

a chuckle as she said, “All right, I'm just kidding! Hurry up and get some rest! You're already in your thirties, remember?

Shane raised his

laughed even louder in response.

have the chance to do that. You will

yeah, I know. Go get some rest. I'm going to head out for my competition soon, and I still have to pick Jared up after that!” Natalie

mumbled before hanging

put his phone down and stared at the documents laid out in front of him. After

a little hurt by Natalie's comment on his age as well as her threat to take the

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